Deputy Head Teacher
Springwell School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DH26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- From £73,819
Pay scale
- L17 - L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are very excited to be recruiting for a second Deputy Head Teacher to join our school. We are looking for a strong, well-rounded individual who can drive significant improvements in their areas of responsibility but also for the whole school. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly driven leader who is an outstanding teacher with proven success in both teaching pupils with complex learning difficulties and with leadership and management experience.
This successful candidate will lead on assessment or curriculum (depending on experience), line manage AHTs in EYFS and KS1, attendance for vulnerable children in our school, and to ensure high quality communication in promoting partnership working with parents, professionals, and the wider community.
Amongst other things this individual must; - Be a positive role model and lead by example - Have high aspirations and a commitment to excellence for all - Be a robust and resilient leader, committed to going above and beyond - Be committed to working with pupils, parents and staff to raise standards
A comprehensive Recruitment pack, job description and person specification can also be found as links on our vacancies page for this role.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
- Opportunities for
CPD
- Free on-site
parking
- Support and
training
- Excellent development opportunities
to grow within a positive and supportive team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Uniform provided (optional)
- Access to staff benefits
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Springwell School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 11
- School size
- 272 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springwell School website
- Email address
- recruitment@springwellschool.net
- Phone number
- 02380 445981
Springwell is a designated day special school for pupils with complex learning difficulties aged from 4 – 11 years. Many pupils have associated disabilities including speech and language disorders, autism and challenging behaviour.
We are located on the edge of the city in Thornhill, Southampton with an additional off site provision for our EYFS pupils and one provision located at a mainstream school in the city.
Arranging a visit to Springwell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@springwellschool.net.
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